Category: Outdoor Adventures
Ideas and tips for outdoor adventures in North America and beyond. Hiking, biking, off-roading, scuba, and more! From activities for nature lovers to adrenaline junkies.
Coronet Peak for a Memorable Picnic Date with Queenstown Views
Note: We visited Coronet Peak in early March 2020. With the current lockdown in New Zealand due to Coronavirus, this activity is not available at the moment. But, keep it in mind for a future trip! The Queenstown area is known for its epic views and adventurous... Read more
Private New Zealand Glow Worms Tour with Unique Eco-Sanctuary Stay
Sometimes being extra spontaneous on a trip can really come back to bite you. Other times, it leads to unexpected places you would have never discovered had you not been forced to make a detour. That's how we discovered Mount Tutu Eco-Sanctuary outside Rotorua and... Read more
Detouring to See Hokitika Gorge with Grey Water?!?
After a great time in Arthur's Pass, we were headed to explore the Franz Josef Glacier area for a few days. It was going to be a 3+-hour driving day, so we didn't plan much – as we didn't know what the weather would be like. However, it was a beautiful day, so... Read more
Remote Coast Sea Kayak Tour of Abel Tasman National Park
Some places are just meant to be viewed from the water and Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand's south island is definitely one of them – especially to enjoy the beauty and wildlife of the Tonga Island Marine Reserve. Since this area is protected, only a... Read more
Northland New Zealand Road Trip: One Week of Beaches, Backpackers & Beautiful Views!
Trying to decide on a first destination in a place with hundreds of amazing options is a challenge. Luckily, we were celebrating my birthday a few days after landing in Auckland and I only wanted one thing: sunshine. GLORIOUS SUNSHINE! After six weeks of winter in... Read moreBecome a House Sitter
